It has been revealed by broadcaster LTV that Latvia will not return to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2024.
No return for LTV for Junior Eurovision 2024
Having last competed in 2011, it has been confirmed by LTV, in a statement to Eurovision fan blog Eurofestivales, that Latvia will not be participating at Junior Eurovision 2024. LTV sent Eurofestivales this short statement confirming their non-participation.
LTV is not currently considering a return
LTV’s statement on their non participation at Junior Eurovision 2024
Latvia join Finland in confirming non-participation at the contest. While Lithuania are not seeking a return for 2024, a 2025 return is possible. Estonia already confirmed intention to compete in 2024, late last year. LTV did not give a reason for their non participation.
Latvia’s Junior Eurovision Journey
Latvia was among the participants at the inaugural edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2003, where Dzintars Čīča represented them with the song “Tu esi vasarā”, and placed 9th. They participated until 2005 when they took a four-year break and returned in 2010. The Baltic nation’s last participation was in 2011, with Amanda Bašmakova and the song “Moondog” which placed 13th.
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News Source: Eurofestivales/LTV
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Tim J